Four Stars: A Chicago Film Podcast
Booking Overview
Metrics
Episodes: 45
Frequency: Every two weeks
Rating: 5.0/5.0
Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000
Listener location: USA
Instagram: 216 followers
Contact Information
Publicly listed emails
pacvarez@gmail.com
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Host
Paco Alvarez - Journalist covering film and Chicago cultural topics.
Jeremy Marder - Filmmaker with a focus on film and Chicago cultural topics.
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Recent Guest Discussions
Sarah Hiatt - Straight Talk (1992), Dolly Parton, Photography, And Chicago Film Connections.
Nicholas Kinney - Spider-man 2 (2004), Its Chicago-filmed Scenes, And Contemporary Developments In The Spider-man Franchise.
Matt Carr - William Castle's Chicago Films, Undertow (1949), The Busy Body (1967), And Film Programming At The Music Box Theatre.
Caitlyn Johnson - Widows (2018), Chicago's Depiction In The Film, And Her Short Film Candy Girl.
Recent Topics
Episodes
Fours Stars returns to the Chicago International Film Festival, with Daniella Mazzio!
October 09, 2026
Jeremy and Paco will be covering the 62nd Chicago International Film Festival! And this year, we will be joined by Special Correspondent, Daniella Mazzio! Daniella is an award-winning writer and critic who hosts the excellent Michael Shannon podcast, Hand Me the Mike. She previously joined us to cover Thief (1981). Our next few episodes will be dispatches from the festival, including mini-reviews, interviews, and catchups with film critics. If you have any suggestions of movies we have to ...
Straight Talk (1992) with photographer Sarah Hiatt
September 18, 2026
Jeremy and Paco are joined by photographer and Media Arts Department Chair for the Chicago Academy for the Arts Sarah Hiatt to discuss Straight Talk (1992), starring the dearly de-Parton-ed Dolly Parton. You can buy Sarah’s book of photography here. Art by Lily BaconMusic by newest_latestSuggestions, comments, complaints, hate mail, and all other correspondence can be sent to chicagopodfilmcast@gmail.com.Paco’s recommen...
Spider-Man 2 (2004) with Nicholas Kinney, co-host of Spineless: The Future Films of 4K
September 03, 2026
Jeremy and Paco team up with Spineless co-host Nicholas Kinney to discuss Sam Raimi’s Spider-man 2 (2004) and its famous Chicago-filmed scene, as well as the webhead’s most recent adventures. Check out Nick’s great podcast, Spineless: The Future Films of 4K, and his recent forays into film criticism. Art by Lily BaconMusic by newest_latestSuggestions, comments, complaints, hate mail, and all other correspondence can be sent ...
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get in touch with Four Stars: A Chicago Film Podcast?
Four Stars: A Chicago Film Podcast is hosted by Paco Alvarez and Jeremy Marder. Its publicly listed email is pacvarez@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.
What is the email for Four Stars: A Chicago Film Podcast?
The publicly listed email for Four Stars: A Chicago Film Podcast: pacvarez@gmail.com.
How many listeners does Four Stars: A Chicago Film Podcast have?
Podseeker estimates Four Stars: A Chicago Film Podcast reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for Four Stars: A Chicago Film Podcast?
Four Stars: A Chicago Film Podcast typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Professional experience in filmmaking, photography, film criticism, film programming, or arts education, preferably with a meaningful Chicago connection or relevant expertise on the featured film. Common among recent guests: Professional film or photography work; Leadership or programming roles at arts and cultural institutions; Published film criticism or podcast work. Recent guests include Sarah Hiatt, Nicholas Kinney, and Matt Carr.
How hard is it to get booked on Four Stars: A Chicago Film Podcast?
Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.
What topics does Four Stars: A Chicago Film Podcast cover?
Recent episodes cover Film, Film Criticism, Chicago Film, Filmmaking, and Film History. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
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